Checkmarx
Unified enterprise AppSec with SAST, SCA, DAST and agentic AI security for Fortune 500
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About Checkmarx
Checkmarx is one of the world's most established enterprise application security testing (AST) platforms, founded in 2006 in Ramat Gan, Israel by Maty Siman and Emmanuel Benzaquen. Acquired by Hellman & Friedman for $1.15 billion in 2020, Checkmarx has grown to serve 1,800+ enterprise customers across 70+ countries including 60% of the Fortune 500 and half of the Fortune 50, achieving $150M+ ARR with its Checkmarx One unified platform — and earning recognition as a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader in Application Security Testing for seven consecutive years.
Checkmarx One is a cloud-native application security platform consolidating SAST, SCA, DAST, API security, IaC scanning, container security, and supply chain security into a single solution. Its SAST engine analyzes source code across 75+ programming languages and 100+ frameworks, using AI-powered query customization and the Best Fix Location feature to identify not just what is vulnerable but precisely where and how to fix it. In 2026, Checkmarx launched Agentic AppSec — autonomous AI security agents that proactively detect and counter threats across the software development lifecycle, positioning the platform for the era of AI-assisted development where AI-generated code introduces new vulnerability patterns. The Codebashing developer security training module and AI Security feature for LLM-integrated applications complete the enterprise suite.
Checkmarx is the right choice for large enterprises, regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government), and Fortune 500 organizations managing complex multi-language application portfolios who need comprehensive, deeply customizable application security testing with proven enterprise-grade compliance, governance, and CI/CD integration capabilities.
Key Features
- Checkmarx SAST — source code analysis across 75+ languages and 100+ frameworks with AI-powered query customization
- Checkmarx SCA — open-source dependency scanning and license compliance across software supply chain
- Checkmarx DAST — dynamic application security testing for runtime vulnerability detection in running applications
- API Security — discovers, inventories, and tests APIs for vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle
- IaC Security — scans Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes, and other IaC configurations for misconfigurations
- Container Security — scans container images for OS and application vulnerabilities before and after deployment
- Agentic AppSec — autonomous AI agents that detect and counter threats across the SDLC without manual intervention
- AI Security — detects vulnerabilities in AI-generated code and LLM-integrated applications
- Codebashing — developer security training platform with gamified secure coding lessons
- Best Fix Location — AI-powered remediation that identifies the optimal code location and change to fix each vulnerability
Pros
- Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader in Application Security Testing for 7 consecutive years — industry's highest analyst validation
- $150M+ ARR, 1,800+ enterprise customers, 60% of Fortune 500 — most widely deployed enterprise AppSec platform
- Unified SAST + SCA + DAST + API + IaC + container + supply chain in one platform — reduces AppSec tool sprawl
- Agentic AppSec (2026) — autonomous AI agents proactively protect SDLC without manual intervention
- 75+ languages and 100+ frameworks supported — most comprehensive polyglot coverage in the market
- AI Security module addresses LLM-integrated application vulnerabilities — critical as AI-generated code proliferates
- Codebashing developer training embeds security education directly into the developer workflow
Cons
- No public pricing — enterprise contracts required, often $25K-$150K+/year
- Steep learning curve for advanced query customization and policy configuration
- Heavy resource usage during scans can slow CI/CD pipelines if not tuned
- Complex platform with many modules may overwhelm smaller security teams
- Premium pricing places it out of reach for SMBs and startups
Pricing
Checkmarx does not publish transparent pricing. All plans require direct engagement with the sales team.
Enterprise contracts are custom-priced based on developer seats, number of applications, scan volume, and selected modules (SAST, SCA, DAST, API Security, IaC, container, supply chain). Reference pricing ranges from approximately $25,000 to $150,000+ per year for typical enterprise deployments.
A free trial and personalized demo are available through the Checkmarx sales team at checkmarx.com. Volume discounts and multi-year commitments are standard in enterprise negotiations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Checkmarx One is the unified cloud-native platform combining SAST (static code analysis), SCA (open-source dependency scanning), DAST (dynamic runtime testing), API security testing, IaC security, container scanning, and supply chain security. It also includes Codebashing for developer security training, AI-powered remediation guidance, and agentic AppSec agents.
Checkmarx has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing for seven consecutive years (2018-2025), placing it among the most rigorously evaluated AppSec platforms in the industry. In 2026, it was also named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Supply Chain Security.
Checkmarx SAST analyzes source code and detects security vulnerabilities before compilation or deployment. It supports 75+ programming languages and 100+ frameworks, and uses AI-powered query customization and triage to reduce false positives and prioritize exploitable findings. Best Fix Location suggests the exact code change needed to remediate a vulnerability.
Checkmarx does not publish transparent pricing. Enterprise contracts are custom-priced based on developer seats, number of applications, scan volume, and selected modules. Reference pricing ranges from approximately $25,000 to $150,000+ per year for typical enterprise deployments. A free trial and demo are available through the sales team.
Checkmarx One reached $150M+ ARR in its first three years as a unified platform. The company serves 1,800+ enterprise customers across 70+ countries, including 60% of the Fortune 500 and half of the Fortune 50. It was acquired by Hellman & Friedman for $1.15 billion in 2020.
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